Breaking News

Obituaries

Timothy Chester ‘Tim’ Dale

Timothy Chester “Tim” Dale, 80, of Altoona, passed away Oct. 4, 2025, at Graystone Manor Personal Care Home after an extended illness. Tim was the oldest son of the late Joseph W. and Marie A. (Vaughn) Dale. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 40 years, Janet M. (Gutwald) Dale, whom he married Nov. 3, 1962; and his brother, Joseph C. Dale. Tim is survived by his sister, Cindy Nelson, of San Diego, Calif.; brother, Wayne (Linda) of Eloy, Ariz.; and children: Daniel (Amy) Dale of Chesapeake, Va., Nancy (James) McConnell of Altoona and Todd (Beth) Dale of Altoona. He ...

Daniel J. DeAntonio

Daniel J. DeAntonio, 73, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel C. and Mary Grace (Colabove) DeAntonio. He is survived by children, Danielle A. (Josh) White and Anthony R. (Faith) DeAntonio; grandchildren: Jeremy, Hannah, Anthony Shane, Emily, Margaux, Colton and Lenora; great-grandchildren, Carter and Josie; and brothers, Frank (Penny) DeAntonio and Tom (Tammy) DeAntonio. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

David Laurence ‘Dave’ Humm

David Laurence “Dave” Humm, 81, Gallitzin, peacefully passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Johnny “Ho Ho” and Shirley (Mills) Humm. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Charles. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Debi; a daughter, Angela; sisters: Elsie, Kathy and Sally; and scores of loving nieces and nephews. Dave was a veteran of the United States Air Force. A celebration of life will be held in the future, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 ...

Emogene Cross ‘Jessie’ James

Emogene Cross “Jessie” James, 100, of Altoona, died in the early hours of Oct. 8, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Corning, N.Y., a daughter of the late Harold Thomas and Ila Agnes (Andrews) Cross. She married Kenneth M. James, who preceded her in death Jan. 7, 2002. Surviving are three children: son, Donald James (Rose) in Alabama; daughter, Bonnie Spencer of Nelson; daughter, Constance George (Anthony) of Altoona; three grandchildren: Jason George (Ashley), Joey George and Jeff George (Kendra); eight great-grandchildren: ...

Betty J. ‘Betty Boop’ Kelley

Betty J. “Betty Boop” Kelley, 90, of Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John Andrew and Leah Emma (Cherry) Melhorn. Surviving are three children: son, Bill Kelley (Edie), and ...

Eugene Edward ‘Ed’ Kensinger

Eugene Edward “Ed” Kensinger, 85, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Kittanning, son of the late Jacob Albert and Inez Isabelle (Bowser) Kensinger. He married Mary Eileen Dick on June 19, 1965, and she died Feb. 17, 2002. Ed is survived by three children: Edward Wayne Kensinger, Jennifer Eileen Kensinger and Michelle Lynne Monahan and her husband, Bon; four grandchildren: Kellen, Justin, Carson and Jenna; and a sister, Joyce Romberger, and husband, Harry. He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Donna Jean Smith, Kenneth ...